Analysis - "Arriving at Perfection"
In Benjamin Franklin's autobiography, an essay, "Arriving at Perfection," details Franklin's dedication to the principles of self-betterment. The text chronicles Franklin's attempts to become a better person by systematically attacking and improving upon 13 designated aspects of human nature. Each week, Franklin would tackle a new virtue, noting his attempts in a book. In this essay, Franklin means to demonstrate the mistake in believing that one can attain true perfection; it will always be out of the reach of mankind. However, in making the attempt, people can make reasonable improvements on themselves and their character.
The impetus for this came from Franklin's ...
